Summer Special on clear PLA bowls & lids
Now is a great time to get your clear takeaway bowls and lids for the summer season. GREEN HOME has just launched a Summer Special on all our PLA Bowls and Lids!
Category: About Biodegradable Packaging
PLA bioplastic – does it really pose a risk to food security?
We take an in depth look at the use of corn for low-carbon and compostable bioplastics. Including how much land is used to grow it. And how a corn crop can be used for both materials and feed simultaneously. We also look at some important threats to food security.
Same, but different. We explain the distinction between biodegradable & compostable
What’s the difference between biodegradable and compostable? And what do these terms tell us about how products break down how long it takes?
Setting the Compostable Packaging Benchmark for 15 Years
This month marks 15 years (yup, a decade and a half!) since the GREEN HOME journey began. The spirit of 2007 is part of our founding DNA; a spirit of progressive reinvention and willingness to go against the grain.
Ever eaten off a leaf?
We’ve added new Palm Leaf plates, bowls and containers to our Extended Range. Made from fallen leaves that are cleaned and steam pressed.
What is bioplastic, and what makes it unique?
We’re all over-familiar with conventional plastic. But what about bioplastic? If you’re at all fuzzy, fear not. We explain what that little ‘bio’ prefix is all about in this post…
A Giant Leap away from Single-use Plastics
A giant leap away from single-use plastics occurred this month. The EU Single-use Plastics Directive came into force, banning many of the most polluting plastic items. Included on the red list are plastic straws, cutlery, stirrers and polystyrene containers.
New stackable PLA Tubs
Tadaaaa: meet our new low-carbon PLA tub-shaped bowls and lids. Perfect for delis. Easy to stack and mix and match, and available in a range of sizes.
How Green is your Brown?
We think it’s brilliant that people are appreciating natural, plant-based materials. But unfortunately, not all products that look green (AKA brown) are green all the way through. Make sure the products you’re choosing are solid green and not window dressing!